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{{Short description|Luxury sedan manufactured by Hyundai}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Hyundai Equus
| image = 2011 Hyundai Equus -- 02-24-2011.jpg
| manufacturer = [[Hyundai Motor Company|Hyundai]]
| production = 1999–2016
| assembly = South Korea: [[Ulsan]] (Hyundai Motor Company Ulsan Plant)<br />Russia: [[Kaliningrad]] ([[Avtotor]]: 2013–2016)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wroom.ru/en/cars/hyundai/equus|title=Hyundai Equus|publisher=Wroom.ru|access-date=2017-01-24|archive-date=2018-02-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180225121716/http://wroom.ru/en/cars/hyundai/equus|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| class = [[Full-size]] [[luxury car]] ([[F-segment|F]])
|layout=[[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] (1999–2009)<br>[[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] (2009–2016)
| body_style = 4-door [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| successor = [[Genesis G90]]<ref name="hyundaimotorgroup.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/MediaCenter/News/Press-Releases/hmc-genesis-brand-launches-first-model-g90-151209.hub#none |title=Hyundai og title |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222110351/http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/MediaCenter/News/Press-Releases/hmc-genesis-brand-launches-first-model-g90-151209.hub |archive-date=2015-12-22 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.genesismotors.com/kr/models/EQ900.html|title=2016 제네시스 브랜드 스토리, 디자인, 스펙 l 제네시스}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hyundai.com/kr/showroom_main.do?carCd1=RD028|archive-url=https://archive.today/20151209091159/http://www.hyundai.com/kr/showroom_main.do?carCd1=RD028|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 9, 2015|title=제네시스 EQ900, 고급 중형세단의 새로운 시작 l 제네시스}}</ref> 
}}

The '''Hyundai Equus''' ({{korean|hangul=현대 에쿠스|rr=Hyundai Equus}}) was a [[full-size car|full-sized]], [[front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout| front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]  [[luxury car|luxury sedan]] manufactured and marketed by [[Hyundai Motor Company]] from 1999 to 2016. It was produced over two generations in a four-door, five passenger configuration. The nameplate derives from the [[Latin]] ''equus'', meaning "horse."

A second generation was released in 2009.<ref>[http://www.hyundainews.com/Media_Kits/2011_Models/Equus/Press_Release.asp HYUNDAI RELEASES ENGINEERING AND FEATURE INFORMATION FOR THE ALL-NEW 2011 HYUNDAI EQUUS] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101219045904/http://hyundainews.com/Media_Kits/2011_Models/Equus/Press_Release.asp |date=2010-12-19 }} 2010. Hyundai News</ref> As of August 2014, it was sold in South Korea, Russia, China, United States, Canada, Central America, and South America &mdash; as well as in the Middle East under the '''Hyundai Centennial''' 
(현대 센테니얼) nameplate.

On November 4, 2015, Hyundai officially announced it would move the [[Hyundai Genesis|Genesis model]] to Hyundai's new [[luxury vehicle]] division, [[Genesis Motor]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Hyundai spins off Genesis luxury brand, promises six new models by 2020 - CNET|url = http://www.cnet.com/news/hyundai-spins-off-genesis-brand-six-new-models-by-2020/|website = CNET|access-date = 2015-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = LUXURY EVOLVED, GENESIS|url = http://www.genesis.com/en/|website = www.genesis.com|access-date = 2015-11-05}}</ref> The 2016 successor to the Hyundai Equus was rebranded as [[Genesis G90]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kim|first1=Sohee|title=Hyundai launches Genesis premium car brand in bid to end profit skid|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/hyundai-motor-genesis-idINKCN0ST0BD20151104|access-date=5 November 2015|work=[[Reuters]]|date=Nov 4, 2015|archive-date=18 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118005028/http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/11/04/hyundai-motor-genesis-idINKCN0ST0BD20151104|url-status=dead}}</ref> (EQ900 in Korea until 2018).<ref name="hyundaimotorgroup.com"/> 
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=={{Anchor|First|first|LZ|YJ}} First generation (LZ/YJ; 1999)==
{{Infobox automobile
|name=First generation
|image=20100801 hyundai equus 01.jpg
|model_code= LZ/YJ
|manufacturer=[[Mitsubishi Motors|Mitsubishi Motors Corporation]]<br>[[Hyundai Motor Company]]
|aka={{ubl|Hyundai Centennial|[[Mitsubishi Proudia]]|[[Mitsubishi Dignity]]}}
|production=1999–2009
|assembly= South Korea: [[Ulsan]]
|layout=[[Transverse engine|Transverse]] [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
|related={{ubl|[[Mitsubishi Proudia]]|[[Mitsubishi Dignity]]}}
|engine={{ubl
| '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
|3.0&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Sigma engine#G6CT|Sigma]]'' [[V6 engine|V6]]
|3.3&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Lambda engine#G6DB|Lambda]]'' [[Fuel injection#Multi-point injection|MPi]] V6
|3.5&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Sigma engine#G6CU|Sigma]]'' V6
|3.8&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Lambda engine#G6DA|Lambda]]'' MPi V6
|4.5&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Omega engine#G8AA|Omega]]'' [[Gasoline Direct Injection|GDi]] [[V8 engine|V8]]
|4.5&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Omega engine#G8AB|Omega]]'' MPi V8
}}
|transmission=5-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
|wheelbase= {{ubl|{{convert|2840|-|2850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Sedan)|{{convert|3080|-|3090|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Limousine)}}
|length= {{ubl|{{convert|5065|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (1999–2003 Sedan)|{{convert|5335|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (1999–2003 Limousine)|{{convert|5120|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (2003–2008 Sedan)|{{convert|5390|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (2003–2008 Limousine)}}
|width= {{convert|1870|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|height= {{ubl|{{convert|1465|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (1999–2003 Sedan)|{{convert|1475|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (1999–2003 Limousine)|{{convert|1480|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (2003–2008 Sedan)|{{convert|1485|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (2003–2008 Limousine)}}
|weight={{ubl|{{convert|1865|-|2055|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (Sedan)|{{convert|2035|-|2185|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (Limousine)}}
}}
[[File:20100801 hyundai equus 02.jpg|thumb|left|Hyundai Equus]]
In 1999, Hyundai Motors and [[Mitsubishi Motors]] presented their [[full-size]] sedan. Hyundai said that it was making a full-size sedan to compete with [[Mercedes-Benz S-Class]] and [[BMW 7 Series]] in the Korean market. In reality, it was competing against its domestic rival, the [[SsangYong Chairman]]. Hyundai had great success with the Equus in Korea, but very few were exported to other countries. One was exported for the 2001 [[New York International Auto Show]] to gauge the reaction of U.S. consumers. Hyundai identified the car to the U.S. consumers as the Hyundai LZ450 luxury sedan but it was not sold in the United States.

The first generation was designed by Mitsubishi Motors, who had their own version called the [[Mitsubishi Proudia|Proudia]]. It was jointly manufactured by both companies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sae.org/automag/globalview_03-00/04.htm |title=Automotive Engineering International Online: Global Viewpoints |publisher=Sae.org |date=March 2000 |page=4 |access-date=2009-05-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090427092556/http://www.sae.org/automag/globalview_03-00/04.htm |archive-date=2009-04-27 }}</ref> The first-generation model was introduced in 1999 as a [[front-wheel-drive]] car measuring {{convert|5.1|m|in|1}} long and {{convert|1.9|m|in|1}} wide. A long-wheelbase limousine model was available exclusively for the Korean domestic market, and at ₩92,510,000 [[South Korean won]] for the 2008 model with a V8 and no options, was the most expensive model in the company's lineup. The first-generation Equus extended-length limousine was also mechanically related to the [[Mitsubishi Dignity]] limousine for the Japanese market. The first-generation Equus were sold in [[South Korea]], [[China]], and the [[Middle East]].  A very limited number, badged as the Centennial, were made available for some western European markets in the early and mid-2000s. At first, there were two engine types: a 3.5 Sigma [[V6]] and 4.5 8A80 (Omega) [[V8 engine]]. After a few months, the 3.0 Sigma V6 engine type was added. Two versions were available: a sedan (3.0, 3.5 and 4.5) and a limousine (3.5 and 4.5). In Japan, under the name of Mitsubishi Dignity (limousine version) and [[Mitsubishi Proudia]] (sedan version), about 2,000 units were sold. Specifically, the 4.5 8A80 (Omega) V8 engine was a GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) type engine, which was designed and developed by Mitsubishi Motors. This engine was optimized for premium unleaded gasoline fuel, but there was little opportunity to get this type of fuel in Korea at that time. So, most of these engines used normal unleaded gasoline fuel and then had significant performance issues, resulting in complaints from drivers. Finally, Hyundai Motors modified this engine from a GDI Type to a MPI (Multi Point Injection) type to solve the issue. It added [[curtain airbag]]s in 2001 and [[active head restraint]]s in 2002.

===New Equus===
In 2003, Hyundai presented their 'New Equus', changing the hood design and some of interior. A 7-inch screen for the rear seat, Xenon headlamps, front parking sensors, etc. were newly offered. It introduced seat ventilation cooling and heating, climate control with air purifier (2003), [[Alcantara (material)|Alcantara]] leather seats (2007). From 2005, 3.0 and 3.5 Sigma V6 engine types were changed to 3.3 and 3.8 Lambda V6 engine types which were designed and developed by Hyundai Motors. But the [[automatic transmission]] was not changed. Hyundai officially ceased the production of 1st generation Equus in November 2009. A new bigger, rear-wheel drive Equus was launched in March 2009.<ref name="launches1">[http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/02/18/2009021861014.html Hyundai Motor Launches its New Equus Sedan] - The Chosun Ilbo, chosun.com, 18 February 2009</ref> Instead of continuing production like Hyundai, Mitsubishi Motors ended the production of the Proudia and the Dignity around the time of the introduction of this model.

===Limousine model===
[[File:20111016 hyundai equus limousine 2.jpg|thumb|left|1st gen limousine model]]
A limousine model was made for the Korean market. Equus Limousines have been used by famous company owners in Korea as well as foreign VIPs.
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=={{Anchor|VI|Second|second}} Second generation (VI; 2009)==
{{Infobox automobile
|name=Second generation
|image=2011 Hyundai Equus -- 12-29-2011.jpg
|model_code= VI
|aka=Hyundai Centennial
|production=2009–2015
|model_years=2010–2016
|assembly={{ubl|South Korea: [[Ulsan]]|Russia: [[Kaliningrad]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wroom.ru/en/news/746 |title=Avtotor Commenced Assembly of Another F-Class Vehicle |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=15 July 2013 |website=Wroom.ru |access-date=28 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130824024410/http://wroom.ru/en/news/746 |archive-date=24 August 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>}}
|layout=[[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]
| platform=[[Hyundai-Kia M platforms|Hyundai M1]]
|related={{ubl|[[Hyundai Genesis#BH|Hyundai Genesis]]|[[Kia K9#KH|Kia Quoris/K900/K9]]}}
|engine={{ubl
| '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
|3.8&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Lambda engine#G6DARS|Lambda II]]'' [[Fuel injection#Multi-point injection|MPi]] [[V6 engine|V6]]
|3.8&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Lambda engine#G6DJ|Lambda II]]'' [[Gasoline Direct Injection|GDi]] V6
|4.6&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Tau engine#G8BA|Tau]]'' MPi [[V8 engine|V8]]
|5.0&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Tau engine#G8BB|Tau]]'' MPi V8
|5.0&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Tau engine#G8BE|Tau]]'' GDi V8
}}
|transmission={{ubl
|6-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
|8-speed automatic
}}
|wheelbase= {{convert|3045|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Sedan)<br>{{convert|3345|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Limousine)
|length={{convert|5160|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Sedan)<br>{{convert|5460|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Limousine)
|width={{convert|1900|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|height={{convert|1490-1495|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|weight={{convert|1875|-|2040|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (Sedan)<br>{{convert|2040|-|2150|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (Limousine)
}}

===Initial version===
[[File:Hyundai Equus VS 460 GLS 2013 (13747003543).jpg|thumb|left|Hyundai Equus VS460 GLS (Chile)]]
The second generation Equus, codename "VI", was unveiled at  the [[Grand Hyatt Seoul]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://worldwide.hyundai.com/WW/Corporate/News/News/DF_GT_GLOBALNEWS_112.html?testValue=DF_WW_RD_GLOBALNEWS&title=DF_GT_GLOBALNEWS_112&Row=2&totalRow=&selx2=equus|title=News - Hyundai Motor Company}}</ref> Unlike the old Equus, the VI has a [[rear-wheel drive]] architecture, a longer wheelbase, and a different engine.<ref name="launches1"/> The VI is based on an all-new platform, developed in-house by the Hyundai Motor Corporation.

The South Korean domestic market Equus was available as a 3.8L "Prime" and a 4.6L "Prestige." It is the most expensive model in the company's lineup. It launched in the [[People's Republic of China]] in August 2009. The Hyundai Equus was listed in the '10 exciting cars for 2010' from [[Forbes (magazine)|''Forbes'']].<ref>[https://www.cbc.ca/news/10-exciting-cars-for-2010-1.774943 10 exciting cars for 2010], CBC News, 29 September 2009.</ref>

The US model was announced in 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/12/officially-official-hyundai-equus-coming-to-america-in-2010/|title=Officially Official: Hyundai Equus coming to America in 2010|first=John|last=Neff|date=12 August 2009 }}</ref> and was unveiled in 2010 New York Auto Show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/01/hyundai-equus-2011-new-york-2010-unveiled-live/|title=New York 2010: Hyundai Equus debuts in U.S. production trim|first=Frank|last=Filipponio|date=April 2010 }}</ref> Early US model includes the same 4.6L V8 engine as the Genesis except with {{Convert|10|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} more than the current version. This puts the total engine output at {{Convert|385|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} with {{Convert|333|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/26/hyundai-reveals-2011-equus-details-range-topper-to-come-in-two/|title=Hyundai reveals 2011 Equus details, range topper to come in two U.S. flavors|first=Jonathon|last=Ramsey|date=26 July 2010 }}</ref> The North American Equus features a badge attached on the hood as opposed to the hood ornament, the grille features a horizontal grid pattern like its Genesis sibling as opposed to the vertical one on international models, and an included [[iPad]] device with an Equus user's guide application pre-installed as opposed to a traditional owner's manual.<ref>[http://www.hyundainews.com/Auto_Show_News/New_York_Auto_Show/2011_Equus/Press_Release.asp Equus will Showcase Hyundai’s Approach toward Intelligent Luxury] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100404074117/http://www.hyundainews.com/Auto_Show_News/New_York_Auto_Show/2011_Equus/Press_Release.asp |date=2010-04-04 }} 04/01/2010. HyundaiNews</ref>

It was the first Hyundai with an '''Electronically controlled [[Air Suspension]] (EAS)''' and [[Continuous Damping Control]] (CDC). It was also the first Hyundai with [[Vehicle Stability Management]] (VSM) collision avoidance system that manages [[electronic stability control]], the [[electronic parking brake]], radar [[smart cruise control]] and the seatbelt tensioning system for optimal safety.

==={{Anchor|Equus Limousine|Limousine}} Equus Limousine===
{{Multiple image | align = left | direction = vertical | width = 220
| image1 = 20100801 hyundai equus limousine 1.jpg
| image2 = 20100801 hyundai equus limousine 2.jpg
| caption2 = 2010 Hyundai Equus Limousine
}}
The long-wheelbase version Equus was unveiled in September 2009. It is {{Convert|300|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} longer than the sedan version. Engine choices include Lambda 3.8L and Tau 5.0L engines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://worldwide.hyundai.com/WW/Corporate/News/News/DF_GT_GLOBALNEWS_153.html?testValue=DF_WW_RD_GLOBALNEWS&title=DF_GT_GLOBALNEWS_153&Row=3&totalRow=&selx2=equus|title=News - Hyundai Motor Company}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/29/hyundai-develops-stretched-equus-limo-for-home-market-w-video/|title=Hyundai develops stretched Equus limo for home market [w/VIDEO]|first=Sam|last=Abuelsamid|date=29 September 2009 }}</ref> The limousine model has an exclusive horizontal cross-bar radiator grille, as well as features such as a power-driven footrest, rear-seat leg support and a massage system.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120914075426/http://www.thaiautomaxx.com/2009/09/hyundai-launches-limousine-edition-of.html Hyundai Launches Limousine Edition of Its Luxury Flagship, EQUUS] ''Thai Automaxx'', 29 September 2009.</ref>

Hyundai also developed an [[Armored car (VIP)|armoured vehicle]] based on the limousine, with an enlarged 5.5L version of the V8 engine.<ref>[http://news.mk.co.kr/outside/view.php?year=2009&no=506372 이명박 대통령, 에쿠스 리무진 방탄차 탄다]{{in lang|ko}}2009.09.28. Maeil Economy</ref> In September 2009, Hyundai delivered three bulletproof limousine versions of the luxury sedan Equus to the South Korea [[Presidential Security Service (South Korea)|Presidential Security Service]] to be used as the [[official state car]].  Hyundai designed this vehicle with a special alloy, with an automatic cooling system in case of fire as well as bulletproof windows.<ref>[http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/html_dir/2009/09/29/200909290023.asp Lee to use bulletproof Equus limos] ''Korea Herald'', 29 September 2009.</ref>

The first-built armoured limousine was donated to [[Blue House]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/30/hyundai-builds-trio-of-bulletproof-equus-limos-for-korean-presid/|title=Trio of bulletproof presidential Hyundai Equus limos are first-ever armored stretches built in Korea|first=Noah|last=Joseph|date=30 September 2009 }}</ref> A modified Hyundai Equus was donated to [[Costa Rica]] and is currently used as the presidential car.

The limousine was available only in South Korea and Russia. The Russian version had the same price tag as the South Korean version.

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===Powertrain update (2011)===
Hyundai introduced 3.8 L and 5.0 L GDi engines to replace the existing 3.8 L, 4.6 L and 5.0L MPi engines with a new 8-speed automatic transmission replacing the older 6-speed transmission on all applications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://worldwide.hyundai.com/WW/Corporate/News/News/DF_GT_GLOBALNEWS_264.html?testValue=DF_WW_RD_GLOBALNEWS&title=DF_GT_GLOBALNEWS_264&Row=5&totalRow=&selx2=equus|title=News - Hyundai Motor Company}}</ref> For North America, the updated Equus will debut as a 2012 model year with the 5.0L V8 engine rated {{Convert|429|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{Convert|376|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}}.<ref name="motorauthority.com">[http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1046423_2011-hyundai-equus-genesis-to-get-429-hp-5-0-liter-tau-v-8 2011 Hyundai Equus, Genesis To Get 429-HP 5.0-Liter Tau V-8], MotorAuthority, 22 June 2010.</ref> The engine updates carried over to the facelifted [[Hyundai Genesis#BH|Hyundai Genesis]] as well.<ref name="motorauthority.com"/>

===Facelift (2013)===
Updates included new 19-inch alloy wheels, front fascia and grille design, side mirrors, tail lamp graphics, standard LED fog lamps, instrumental panel and center stack, center console and shift lever design, steering wheel control layout with vehicle settings, genuine wood trim selections, rear seat center console controls, ride tuning, sport mode, front suspension bushings, standard Assurance Connected Care & Blue Link, 7-inch TFT LCD cluster display (Signature), 12.3-inch fully digital TFT LCD cluster display (Ultimate), larger 9.2-inch upper center stack LCD display, climate control system offers three distinct cabin temperature zones, standard smart cruise control with stop/start (from 0&nbsp;mph), proximity smart key with both key fob and card-key types, dual 9.2-inch rear seat entertainment monitors, power door closure, power lumbar for rear outboard seats, standard Assurance Connected Care (3-year complimentary services), standard Rear Cross-traffic Alert, standard Blind Spot Detection (BSD), heads-up display, vehicle multi-view camera system.

This Equus was unveiled at the 2013 New York Auto Show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/27/2014-hyundai-equus-new-york-2013/|title=2014 Hyundai Equus gallops into New York with first major refresh|first=Jeremy|last=Korzeniewski|date=27 March 2013 }}</ref> US models went on sale in 2013 as 2014 model year vehicles. The Tau 5.0 GDi engine is the only engine offered in the US.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/12/2014-hyundai-equus-priced-61-000-msrp/|title=2014 Hyundai Equus priced from $61,000*|first=Steven J.|last=Ewing|date=12 July 2013 }}</ref>

In 2013, a shipment of 61 2014 Hyundai Equus sedans carried by South Korean freighter ''Morning Spruce'' destined for the United States was adrift for days after the ship had lost engine power in Pacific Ocean.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2013/05/28/first-2014-hyundai-equus-shipment-adrift-in-pacific-ocean/|title=First 2014 Hyundai Equus shipment adrift in Pacific Ocean [UPDATE]|first=Chris|last=Paukert|date=28 May 2013 }}</ref>

On 11 March 2014, an Equus sedan was used in the [[Chile]]an inauguration ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://worldwide.hyundai.com/WW/Corporate/News/News/DF_WW_GLOBALNEWSVIEW_1403012.html?selx2=equus|title=News - Hyundai Motor Company}}</ref>

===Body style===
{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible"
!Model!!Sedan (VSxx0)!!Limousine (VLxx0)
|-
|Lambda II 3.8 MPi||2009–2011||2009–2011
|-
|Lambda II 3.8 GDi||2011–2015||2011–2015
|-
|Tau 4.6 MPi||2009–2011||N/A
|-
|Tau 5.0 MPi||N/A||2009–2011
|-
|Tau 5.0 GDi||2011–2015||2011–2015
|}

US, Canadian models include only sedan (VS500).

South Korean models include sedan (VS380, VS460, VS500) and limousine (VL380, VL500).

===Powertrain===

{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible"
|+Petrol engines
!Model!!Years!!Type/code!!Transmission!!Power!!Torque
|-
|Lambda II 3.8 MPi||2009–2011||rowspan=2|{{convert|3778|cc|abbr=on}} V6||6-speed automatic|| {{convert|290|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,200 rpm||{{convert|36.5|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 4,500 rpm
|-
|Lambda II 3.8 GDi||2011–2015||8-speed automatic|| {{convert|334|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,400 rpm|| {{convert|40.3|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 5,100 rpm
|-
|rowspan=2|Tau 4.6 MPi||2009–2011||rowspan=2|{{convert|4627|cc|abbr=on}} V8||rowspan=2|6-speed automatic|| {{convert|366|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,500 rpm||{{convert|44.8|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500 rpm
|-
|2010–2011||{{convert|383|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,500 rpm<br>{{convert|390|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,500 rpm (Premium fuel)||{{convert|44.8|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500 rpm<br>{{convert|46.0|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500 rpm (Premium fuel)
|-
|Tau 5.0 MPi||2009–2011||rowspan=5|{{convert|5038|cc|abbr=on}} V8||6-speed automatic|| {{convert|400|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,400 rpm (Premium fuel)||{{convert|51.0|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500 rpm (Premium fuel)
|-
|rowspan=4|Tau 5.0 GDi||2013–2015||rowspan=4|8-speed automatic|| {{convert|416|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,400 rpm||{{convert|52.0|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 5,000 rpm
|-
|2011–2015||{{convert|423|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,400 rpm||{{convert|50.5|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 5,000 rpm
|-
|2011–2013||{{convert|430|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,400 rpm||rowspan=2|{{convert|52.0|kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 5,000 rpm
|-
|2011–2015||{{convert|430|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,400 rpm (Regular)<br>{{convert|435|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,400 rpm (Premium)
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South Korean models include Lambda 3.8 MPi, Lambda II 3.8 GDi, Tau 4.6 MPi (366PS), Tau 5.0 MPi engines and the Tau 5.0 GDi (416PS) and (430PS) engines.

US models include only the Tau 4.6 MPi (390PS) for the 2011 mode year with the Tau 5.0 GDi (435PS) installed from 2012 model year forward.

===Customized versions===
====RMR Signature Edition Equus (2010)====
It is a concept vehicle customized by Rhys Millen Racing, based on Equus with 4.6 Tau engine. It included bolt-on RMR Signature Edition air intake and stainless exhaust, increased engine power by 30&nbsp;hp, RMR Signature Edition embroidered headrests and floor mats, and ostrich hide leather seats with suede accents.

The vehicle was unveiled in the [[SEMA (association)#2010|2010 SEMA Show]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/12/hyundai-teases-rhys-millen-racings-hyundai-equus-for-sema/|title=Hyundai teases Rhys Millen Racing's Equus for SEMA|first=Jeremy|last=Korzeniewski|date=12 October 2010 }}</ref>

====DUB Edition Hyundai Equus (2010)====
It is a version of 2011 Equus sedan built by Mummbles Marketing and DUB Magazine. It included Trex DUB Design mesh grille, DUB Design custom body kit, tinted windows and tail lights, and a custom two-tone, gloss black-and-matte charcoal body colour, DUB Edition custom suspension, 24-inch TIS modular style 10 wheels with Pirelli Pzero Nero Tires, custom trunk enclosure with Infinity Kappa audio (9 Infinity Kappa Series speakers, KAPPA ONE mono and KAPPA FOUR four-channel amplifiers), DUB Design custom leather and suede upholstery, DUB Design illuminated headliner and custom rear bucket seats.

The vehicle was unveiled in the [[SEMA (association)#2010|2010 SEMA Show]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/31/hyundai-equus-mummbles-and-dubs-its-way-to-sema/|title=Hyundai Equus Mummbles and Dubs its way to SEMA|first=Jeff|last=Glucker|date=31 October 2010 }}</ref>

====Armoured Limousine (2012)====
On 17 December 2012, an armoured Equus Limousine was delivered to Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) [[Ban Ki-moon]] at the UN Headquarters in New York, U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://worldwide.hyundai.com/WW/Corporate/News/News/DF_WW_GLOBALNEWSVIEW_121218.html?selx2=equus|title=News - Hyundai Motor Company}}</ref>

====Equus by Hermes (2013)====
A limited (3 units) version of 2013 Hyundai Equus limousine was built in collaboration with French fashion label [[Hermès]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/hyundai/2013-hyundai-equus-hermes-edition/|title=2013 Hyundai Equus Hermes Edition|date=7 April 2013 }}</ref>

The vehicle was unveiled in the 2013 Seoul Motor Show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1083335_hyundai-rolls-out-luxurious-equus-by-herms-study|title=Hyundai Rolls Out Luxurious Equus By Hermès Study|date=3 April 2013 }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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*Hyundai sites: [https://web.archive.org/web/20120227223254/http://worldwide.hyundai.com/WW/Showroom/Cars/Centennial/PIP/index.html World], [https://web.archive.org/web/20090325032422/http://equus.hyundai.com/ South Korea] {{in lang|ko}}, [https://web.archive.org/web/20091019095520/http://centennial.hyundai.com/ Middle East (Centennial)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.hyundaiusa.com/equus/ Hyundai Equus Experience (USA)] ([[Wayback Machine|archived]])

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